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Jay Hunter Morris: Life as He Loves It
BY MARIA NOCKIN
The life of a working singer can seem glamorous from the outside. Get an honest perspective from a singer who is working hard to maintain the many complexities of this eld.
Singing on the Side
BY MEGAN GLOSS
Meet vocalists who haven’t quit their day job— and don’t plan to anytime soon—and learn how they balance performance life with practicality in another profession.
Honest Emotion with Kamal Khan
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COLUMNS
BY MARIA-CRISTINA NECULA
Kamal Khan’s career has included working with top singers in the industry and has also taken him to the Dominican Republic and South Africa. Read about his many collaborations with singers from across the globe and get his advice on cultivating greater meaning and sincerity as an artist.
Kamal Khan
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Where I Last Got Paid to Sing:
Melissa Rivera’s Success with Crossover Vocal Training
BY MICHELLE LATOUR
Crossover singing should extend beyond musical theatre styles. Pop, rock, and country music
can also lead to additional opportunities and paychecks.
Crossover Corner:
What Should I Sing at My Audition?
BY CHRISTY TURNBOW
Rather than forcing yourself to be something you think auditioners want to see, show them exactly who you really are.
Overcoming Adversity:
Sandra Marante—Times Two
BY MICHELLE LATOUR
When life dealt out unbelievable trials, one singer’s support system provided the necessary strength.
The Singer’s Library:
College Prep for Musicians
BY BRIAN MANTERNACH
High school students can begin now to
prepare for their music degree by avoiding any misinformation and getting answers straight from the experts in a new publication.
Melissa Rivera
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